Michael Simon

Executive Editor, Macworld

Michael Simon has been covering Apple for more than 20 years. He started covering rumors with Spymac when the iPod was the iWalk, and has owned nearly every iPhone Apple has ever made. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and far too many gadgets.

Articles by Michael Simon

You really really really need to update your Mac

Apple just shipped over 100 security fixes for Sonoma, Ventura, and Monterey.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

The iPhone 16 might not arrive with Apple's AI

Apple/s AI suite to miss initial release as Apple eyes October launch.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

If Apple Mail won't load images due to 'network settings,' here's why

It's related to an issue with iCloud Private Relay.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

Samsung products are even cheaper Apple copies than we thought

Redditor posts a photo of a misaligned Galaxy Watch Ultra display following quality control issues with the Buds 3 Pro.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

Podcast: The latest iPhone news and rumors

The next iPhone is coming soon, so we're seeing. more reports about what to expect from Apple—not just for this fall, but for next year, as well.

By Roman Loyola, Jason Cross and Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

Apple takes aim at Google with surprising launch of Apple Maps on the web

Now you won’t need an Apple device to use the best mapping service.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

Chrome proves Apple’s nightmare ad is all too real

The push to eliminate third-party tracking cookies will now be optional—if it ever arrives.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

Meta is copying Apple’s worst Vision Pro feature

Get ready for more badly drawn digital eyes.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

When will Apple switch its last Lightning devices to USB-C?

Apple hasn't completely replaced Lightning just yet, but the end is near.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Apple may shift prices upward for the iPhone 17 with a new 'Slim' model and ProMotion for all

A new report claims all 2025 iPhones will have ProMotion displays among other upgrades.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Massive global IT outage is a great ad for buying a Mac

Flights, businesses, and broadcasts around the world affected by Windows glitch.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Apple’s move to RCS takes its first casualty: Samsung Messages

The Android giant completes the switch to Google Messages with its latest phones.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Hurry! Amazon forgot to end these AirPods deals even though Prime Day is over

Amazon is slashing the price of every model to the lowest prices we've ever seen.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Apple’s secret ingredient for making the iPhone thinner just got delayed to 2026

Report claims a key internal part failed to "meet Apple’s high-quality requirements."

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Podcast: Why you should install Apple's public betas--and why you should avoid them

The public betas for iOS and iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are coming, and you might be waiting to install them. But is that really a good idea? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about why you should and why you should avoid them.

By Roman Loyola, Jason Cross and Michael Simon 1 month ago